who can drive stick??
07-05-2006, 08:26 AM
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That'* how i learned how to drive was in a 4 speed Honda Civic. The Ex-hubby thought it best i learn to drive stick as a automatic takes no brains... 
07-05-2006, 08:44 AM
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My first two vehicles were both sticks. 88 F-150 and an 89 Ranger. I love driving manual transmissions. They suck real bad in traffic. I had to drive our Firehawk (6 speed manual) home from South Dakota to MI last Memorial Day weekend through Chicago...stuck in rush hour. Let'* just say my left leg felt like jello after that 4 hour stop and go nightmare.
A manual transmission also gives you more control over the vehicle in wintery driving conditions.
A manual transmission also gives you more control over the vehicle in wintery driving conditions.
07-05-2006, 09:00 AM
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I fisrt learned how to drive a stickshift by that video game that Atari had...no, not "Pole Position", but that other game...the one that actually used a clutch and gearshift. Then I got out in the real world and practiced with my dad'* old "Uncle Jessie Special"...79 Ford Pickup with a three-speed. I love driving manual shifts, and my new Maxx is a good compromise since it has tap-shift...but it aint the same.
07-05-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack
Come on guys, I'm only 24 but all this talk from a bunch of kids who can't drive stick is making me feel like an old man.
I learned when I was 12 for crying out loud.
I learned when I was 12 for crying out loud.
The pickup I use to tow my camper is a manual transmission.
07-05-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
I was 14 and an a guy I knew took me to my church parking lot and taught me.
07-05-2006, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
I was 14 and an a guy I knew took me to my church parking lot and taught me.
I can't believe you have the audacity to ask such a question!!
07-05-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Originally Posted by MOS95B
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
I was 14 and an a guy I knew took me to my church parking lot and taught me.
I can't believe you have the audacity to ask such a question!!
07-05-2006, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dbeast420
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Originally Posted by MOS95B
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
I was 14 and an a guy I knew took me to my church parking lot and taught me.
I can't believe you have the audacity to ask such a question!!
